Indiana Treasures Tour

Indiana invites you on a multi-day journey revealing the distinctive, authentic and varied gems of Southern, Central and Northern Indiana. Discover “The Castle on the Hill,” the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” elephants, John Dillinger, a singing gondolier, a Balloon Voyage, calf-birthing, Amish housewives, the “Golden Dome,” and inspiring quilt gardens. These treasures are gift wrapped in renowned Hoosier Hospitality off ered graciously by notoriously friendly folks.

3 DAYS IN SOUTHERN INDIANA & FRENCH LICK

MONASTERY IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: Distinctive “Castle on the Hill,” founded in 1867, the nation’s second largest community of Benedictine sisters.

HISTORIC FRENCH LICK SPRINGS AND WEST BADEN HOTELS: One unique resort, two historic hotels: One known for its “miracle waters” from nearby sulfur springs. The other proclaimed the “Eighth Wonder of the World.”

3 DAYS IN NORTHERN INDIANA & AMISH COUNTRY

AMISH ACRES AND ROUND BARN THEATRE: Only Old Order Amish farmstead listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Learn the history, culture, and heritage of the “Plain People,” and be entertained by Broadway musicals in the unique Round Barn Theatre.

BROWN BAG BACKROADS TOUR OF AMISH COUNTRY: Sit back and learn about the fascinating Amish lifestyle by traveling picturesque back roads with a knowledgeable guide. Stop at several Amish-owned shops and ﬁ ll your brown bag with goodies.

AUTHENTIC AMISH EXPERIENCES: Group exclusive, behind-the-scenes interactions with the Amish at enterprises including a buggy shop, coffin maker, school, and camel dairy farm.

REAL HOUSEWIVES OF AMISH COUNTRY: Get a glimpse of Amish women and their daily lives. Learn the household chores, how families live without modern technology, take part in a cinnamon roll demo with Elaine, and a haystack lunch at Carolyn’s home.

QUILT GARDENS ALONG THE HERITAGE TRAIL: Tour an ABA Top 100 event featuring 19 giant gardens planted in the shape of quilt patterns brought to life by more than one million ﬂower blooms. Optional add-ons to your tour are quilt shop hops, exhibitions, and demonstrations.

FAIR OAKS FARM DAIRY AND PIG ADVENTURES: The Dairy Adventure includes live calf-birthing, milk processing, and “cow bus” while the Pig Adventure gets you up close to piglets, sows, and boars.

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME: Guided walking tour of the world-famous and historic campus, home of the “Fighting Irish.” An orientation video and shopping time at the bookstore included.

UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCES: A Thresher’s Dinner at Amish Acres, dinner at Das Dutchman Essenhaus, Tippecanoe Place Restaurant/Mansion, and an Amish Wedding Dinner in an Amish home.